5 Household Items You Can Use as Fertilizers

Plants can grow with just water and sunlight, but fertilizers can certainly help in promoting better growth and health. Fertilizers don’t necessarily have to be expensive, either – in fact, you can make some at home, using general household items at a very low price. Here are a few fertilizers from common household items that you can try at home this weekend.

Dry Coffee Grounds

Coffee grounds contain nitrogen and phosphoric acid, making it useful for plants in need of acidic soil such as strawberries, dills, carrots, beech, and magnolias. Just scatter dry coffee grounds on the dry soil, as wetness can encourage mold growth.

Epsom Salt

Rich in magnesium, Epsom salt can promote chlorophyll production and carbon fixation – or in other words, helping plants make their own food through photosynthesis. Mix one tablespoon of Epsom salt with a gallon of water, and use the solution to water the plants once a month.

Eggshells

One eggshell contains approximately 750-800 milligrams of elemental calcium, which helps enhance the plant’s cellular structure and support its nutrient transportation. Just pour the shells into the soil.

Fish Tank Water

If you have a fresh water aquarium, don’t waste the used water. The high level of nitrogen in that water will keep plants well-nourished.

Molasses

Rich in bacteria, molasses will give plants enough nutrients to grow. Add one to three tablespoons of molasses into a gallon of water and use the solution to feed the plants.